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Culture Over Compliance: Building Trust from the Inside Out

Create long-term success not by focusing on the work, but by investing in the people who do it.
Nick Sizemore is Executive Team Lead at Roman Roofing, Inc.
Nick Sizemore
February 13, 2026
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Create long-term success not by focusing on the work, but by investing in the people who do it.
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Credit

Learn the 4 Priorities Credit Pros Can’t Ignore

Roofing distributors should focus on four areas in 2026 for credit: visibility, agility, humanity, and data discipline.
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Thea Dudley
February 9, 2026
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Trade credit in 2025 left many companies dizzy and unsure how to operate efficiently. “Credit Overlord” Thea Dudley examines how to refocus credit and collections for 2026 with tech and boosted morale.


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5 Growth Strategies for Roofing Contractors in 2026

Roofing contractor panel explores how growing a roofing business involves so much more than increasing revenue
December 22, 2025
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Three high-performing Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractors shared their perspectives on growth.


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How a Repair-First Approach Can Lower Costs and Improve Hurricane Recovery

Rethinking Roof Claims in a High-Cost Hurricane Era
Paul Disney is the Chief Product & Technology Officer at itel
Paul Disney
December 19, 2025
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As hurricane seasons grow more expensive and roof claims soar past $30 billion annually, the property insurance industry faces a sustainability challenge. With research showing many damaged roofs can be repaired rather than replaced, adopting a more objective, repair-first mindset—similar to the evolution of windshield claims—could benefit insurers, contractors, and homeowners alike. How roofing contractors can protect margins in a shifting economy.


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A Roofing Contractor’s Guide to Smart Devices for 2026

Follow this practical playbook to tighten your wireless spend, lock down your devices, and reduce downtime to focus on the work that matters
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Chris Kolar
December 15, 2025
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We explore several tips on how to manage wireless devices to ensure fewer mistakes, faster billing, and a better customer experience
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Immigration

Shutdown Lessons for Roofers: Why Immigration Gridlock Still Threatens Your 2026 Project Schedule

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John Dorer
December 1, 2025
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The federal shutdown may be over, but its freeze on the PERM labor certification process is still disrupting roofing contractors’ hiring timelines. Here’s what contractors need to know and how to prepare before the next shutdown.


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9 Tips on Optimizing Roofing Business Operations

Enhancing performance is about stacking small, consistent improvements
Sean Moriarty is the CEO of Tectum Roofing
Sean Moriarty
November 24, 2025
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Do you feel your roofing business is good, but can do better? Tectum Roofing CEO Sean Moriarty shares some of the strategies roofing contractors can adopt to optimize their operations. 


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Blueprints & Battle Plans

Veteran roofing contractor Nick Sizemore draws from his roots in the U.S. Air Force to develop and manage high performers
Nick Sizemore is Executive Team Lead at Roman Roofing, Inc.
Nick Sizemore
November 17, 2025
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Veteran roofing contractor Nick Sizemore draws from his roots in the U.S. Air Force to develop and manage high performers
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IPG's ECP division announced its roofing underlayment product, NovaSeal, has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver level certification.
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Why Roof Underlayment Shrinkage Matters to Roofing Contractors

Roof underlayments are a hidden, yet vital part of any roofing installation and should not be overlooked
Guest Columnist
Jeffry Cole
November 12, 2025
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A roof is only as strong as its weakest layer. Minimize moisture buildup and protect roofs with these tips to prevent underlayment shrinkage.


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Ventilation

Be Careful Cutting that Ridge Vent Airflow Slot

Wider is not better, experts say
Paul Scelsi
November 6, 2025
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Does cutting a wider slot for a ridge vent boost airflow? AirVent explains why that might be a bad idea and how proper slot size helps avoid costly installation mistakes.


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